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::nodnod:: We (Cadets) use Bach 3Cs for the 2nds and 3rds, and the upper leads use Bob Reeves 42Cs. The lower leads have a choice between the two, but last year all but one opted for the Reeves, and this year all the leads are on the Reeves. The only two exceptions to this are our two screamers. One uses a Monette (don't know the numbers), and the other one used a Bach 7E for a couple of weeks, but has since switched to the Reeves. I still remember the day we got the Reeves mpcs in... we were in Cali, and it was like Christmas. :) We played some tuning chords, and holy crap we were in tune and loud. They have nice, wide, comfortable, replaceable rims (they screw on), and are slightly shallower than a Bach 3C. Alan likie.

heh. Long night/morning. Check about 2:30 into SCV 95.

I just wanted to add another one to this list... check about 2:30 into the show. Those rips behind the chord chill my spine every time. :shiver:

Word.

Correction... *symphonic* trumpet players should have no problem switching keys. I have personally never touched a C, D, G, or A trumpet (I have touched an Eb) and in my experience it was actually quite a step to play bugle. A few weeks after you get there and a few weeks after you get back you get used to it, but I can see that as a valid reason.

The only mouthpiece I will ever use from now on is a Bob Reeves 42C.. it's similar in shape to a Bach 3C, but is a bit shallower.. and the rim is WIDE and comfortable. We used them last year (Cadet trumpets 01) and we're going to again this year.. definitely worth my $80. Before that I was all over Marcinkiewicz mpcs... but the rims are sharp compared to the Reeves. Alan